Openreach Taps Ciena for Nationwide 800G Optical Upgrade Infrastructure

Openreach is boosting its UK optical network with national 800G services powered by Ciena, strengthening fibre backhaul for cloud, AI, data centres and VoIP providers. The upgrade delivers scalable high-capacity connectivity, helping wholesale carriers improve resilience, reduce network complexity and support next-generation VoIP, enterprise communications and digital infrastructure across Britain

Orange Tunisia and Focus Boost Local Cloud Adoption Cloud PBX

Orange Tunisia and Focus are expanding locally hosted cloud services for Tunisian businesses, offering secure infrastructure, data control and local support. The partnership strengthens digital transformation, supports scalable IT and creates a stronger foundation for VoIP, unified communications and enterprise connectivity across Tunisia’s fast-evolving business technology market, enabling future growth

Virgin Media O2 Warns BT TalkTalk Deal Hurts Competition M&A

Virgin Media O2 CEO Lutz Schüler warns BT’s £400m TalkTalk takeover could reshape the UK telecoms and VoIP market, reducing competition while protecting essential broadband and phone services. As regulators investigate, the deal raises urgent questions about service continuity, wholesale access, investor confidence, and the future of UK communications infrastructure.

HPE Powers 2027 Ryder Cup With Wi-Fi 7 AI Telecom News

HPE will power the 2027 Ryder Cup with Wi-Fi 7, AI-driven networking and cloud infrastructure, creating a high-density connectivity showcase for VoIP, unified communications and live event operations. The self-driving network aims to support fans, media, staff and broadcast teams while proving future-ready telecom innovation at massive global sporting venues

Samsung and Verizon Test 5G Sensing for 6G 5G

Samsung is redefining mobile communication with ISAC, turning 5G networks into sensing platforms that detect crowd movement without cameras. For VoIP providers and telecom operators, this 6G-ready innovation could unlock smarter venues, privacy-friendly analytics, drone detection, and new revenue from existing network infrastructure while enhancing real-time connectivity services worldwide today.